Each new player that joined the team ahead of the 2019 season now has a new jersey number that they’ll don with the Chiefs. These numbers are subject to change. Some players will try to grab a better number after they make the team during 53-man roster cuts.

Observations

Two of the Chiefs’ top acquisitions, Tyrann Mathieu and Emmanuel Ogbah, both retained the numbers they wore with previous teams. It’s interesting to see a defensive back wear No. 32. That’s a number that has historically been used by running backs on the Chiefs. It was most recently worn on the Chiefs by Spencer Ware.

Keith Reaser and Bashaud Breeland both received some great CB numbers. Reaser in particular has a number that suggests he may stick around this time.

It’s going to be interesting to see 4-3 linebackers with numbers that have recently belonged to Chiefs pass rushers. Conversely, seeing guys wearing 99 and 90 get after the quarterback on the edge will be different. It’s all going to take some getting used to in this new scheme.

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